Andover, MA Area Guide

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Andover Area Facts

  • Andover has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Andover crime rates are 64% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Andover is 21% higher than the Massachusetts average
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Unwelcoming User Rating 1.5 rating By Sarah_joy ( Dec 05, 2013) Andover is a town filled with rich high educated families. It is well known for being filled with rich snooty rude people. They say you would be lucky to find someone who isn't. The children are rude and there is no diversity. If someone non white shows up it seems like they woul ...Read More d get arrested in Andover. Although the kids do some very sneaky things. Andover is a great town to live in if you're 50 or older. It's actually quite a boring, rude, unwelcoming town. Also it is very expensive around this area. But that doesn't seem to be a problem for those who live there. Overall, just be prepared to come to a special area. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Andover? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Andover Common
      Indian Ridge Park
      Cormier Youth Center Park
      Joyce Terrace
      Max L. Kates Memorial Field
      Penguin Park
      Upper Shawsheen Field
      Lower Shawsheen Field

      Entertainment

      Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology
      Addison Gallery of American Art
      Steinbeck Theater
      Tang Theater
      Armillary Sphere
      Bicentennial Statue
      Phelp's Stadium
      Old machinery exhibit

      Food & Drink

      J.P Licks
      Pizza Connection
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Oak and Iron Brewing Co.
      Dominos pizzeria
      McDonald's
      The Den
      Shawsheen Luncheonette

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Andover? Of all people who commute, 3.3% take public transportation in Andover.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Andover? The cost of living in Andover is 161/100 - which is 21% higher than Massachusetts.
      Andover
      161

      61% more expensive than average

      Massachusetts
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Andover? Andover crime rates are 511, which are 64% lower than Massachusetts
      Total Crime
      511 per 100k people

      78% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 196

      78% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Andover? The median income in Andover is $113,684 which is 60% higher than Massachusetts.
      Median household income
      $113,684105% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $64,155115% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      28% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Andover a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Andover home prices? Andover home prices are $597,500 - which is 75% higher than Massachusetts
      Median home value
      $597,500223% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06312% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      72%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Andover have good schools? The Andover graduation rate is 94% - which is 8% higher than Massachusetts
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      42% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      14% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Andover a good place to live? Andover has an overall rating of 47% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      47%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      88%

      9 total surveys

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